Kathleen Cunningham

Kathleen Cunningham serves as Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the College of Pharmacy at Rosalind Franklin University, where she leads strategic initiatives to enhance clinical education across the pharmacy curriculum and oversees the Office of Clinical Education operations.

Education:

• BS in Biology, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
• Doctor of Pharmacy, UIC College of Pharmacy
• PGY1 Residency, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• PGY2 Residency in Solid Organ Transplant, University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI

With over a decade of clinical expertise in solid organ transplant pharmacy at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (July 2014–July 2025), Dr. Cunningham now focuses on advancing experiential learning through preceptor training program development, clinical site collaboration, and quality assurance frameworks. Her leadership emphasizes curriculum integration of interprofessional education principles and continuous improvement of clinical education standards.

Professional Recognition:

• Board Certified Transplant Pharmacist (BCTXP)

In her directorship, she provides strategic oversight for hospital-based preceptors, coordinates student clinical placements, and leads quality assurance for experiential learning. She collaborates with a dedicated team to maintain daily operations of the Office of Clinical Education while fostering partnerships between clinical sites and the university.

Dr. Cunningham joined the Department of Pharmacy Practice in October 2017, initially balancing clinical faculty duties with practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital until transitioning to full-time educational leadership in July 2025.